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The next time you pop a bottle of champagne to celebrate a special event or accomplishment, don't throw away the cork. Cut a slit in the top and insert a coin. If you place it in your kitchen cupboard, it will bring luck to the entire household. The luck will last until the next bottle of champagne is opened. However, if you insert a coin minted in the year of your birth, carry the charm with you at all times. The luck will last the rest of your life. ...
The Kitchen God lives behind the stove. He sees and hears everything that happens in the household. On the first Monday in December, he ascends to heaven and reports on the family's activities. A good report will bring luck; a negative one, misfortune. On the night of the Kitchen God's departure, thank him for his presence during the previous year by giving him a farewell offering of sweet cake. Burn sandalwood incense, write your wishes for the family on red paper, then light the paper in the ...
When you polish an apple on your shirt before taking a bite, you are continuing an ancient tradition. The Celts rubbed apples to drive out evil fairies hiding inside the fruit. Medieval Christians thought the practice kept away the devil. These customs reflect the belief that apples contain Earth energies. Magic Apples Recipe: 4 medium-sized apples 8 tbsp brown sugar 4 tsp butter 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon Rub the apples over your heart then core them. Place in a baking dish. Fill each center ...
Cinnamon increases clairvoyance, and apples contain ancient Earth magic. Combing the two produces a fragrant charm that provides protection and increases the effectiveness of spells performed in your home. To make the charm, mix the following ingredients into a stiff dough: 1/4 cup applesauce 4 oz. ground cinnamon Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters (stars, hearts, circles, and so on). Make a hole in the top of each with a toothpick. Lay the charms on paper towels and ...
